What's my ward in the 2021 Edmonton municipal election?
Explore the the new names, their histories and meanings in a new weekly CBC Edmonton video series.
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New boundaries and Indigenous names approved by council in December
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Edmonton has changed the names and redrawn the boundaries of the city's wards ahead of this year's municipal election. (CBC)
CBC Edmonton is exploring the city's new ward boundaries and Indigenous names in a new video series ahead of the 2021 municipal election.
The new boundaries and names were approved by city council in December. They come into effect officially on Oct. 18, election day, but are already being used as candidates get their campaigns going for the fall vote.
The new names replace the old numerical naming system for the city's 12 wards.
The names were chosen by a committee of 17 women from First Nations in Treaty No. 6, 7, 8, as well as Métis and Inuit representatives. They represented the Anishinaabe, Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Inuit, Iroquois (Michel Band), Métis and Sioux nations.
Here is a look at our developing list of videos on the new wards:
Ward Nakota Isga
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Nakota Isga
2 years ago
Duration 1:39
In the first of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Chief Tony Alexis explains the history of the new name and what it represents.
Ward Anirniq
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Anirniq
2 years ago
Duration 1:55
In the second of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Edna Ekhivalak Elias, a member of the ward renaming committee, explains the history and background of Ward Anirniq in the city’s north.
Ward tastawiyiniwak
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to tastawiyiniwak
2 years ago
Duration 1:31
In the third instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Dr. James Makokis explains the meaning and background of Ward tastawiyiniwak in the city’s north.
Ward Dene
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Dene
2 years ago
Duration 1:38
In the fourth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, elder Lynda Minoose explains the meaning and background of Ward Dene in the city’s north.
Ward O-day'min
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to O-day’min
2 years ago
Duration 1:44
In the fifth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, elder Theresa Strawberry explains the meaning and background of Ward O-day’min.
Ward Métis
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Métis
2 years ago
Duration 1:50
In the sixth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, elder Norma Spicer explains the meaning and background of Ward Métis.
Ward sipiwiyiniwak
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to sipiwiyiniwak
2 years ago
Duration 1:22
In the seventh instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Enoch Cree Nation chief Billy Morin explains the meaning and background of Ward sipiwiyiniwak.
Ward papastew
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to papastew
2 years ago
Duration 2:20
In the eighth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Papaschase elder Fernie Marty explains the meaning and background of Ward papastew.
Ward pihêsiwin
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to pihêsiwin
2 years ago
Duration 1:52
In the ninth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Dr. Lillian Gadwa Crier explains the meaning and background of Ward pihêsiwin.
Ward Karhiio
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Karhiio
2 years ago
Duration 2:07
In the tenth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse explains the meaning and background of Ward Karhiio.
Ward Sspomitapi
What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Sspomitapi
1 year ago
Duration 2:34
In the eleventh instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Nicholle Weasel Traveller explains the meaning and background of Ward Sspomitapi.
Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Redefining Edmonton: Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
1 year ago
Duration 1:55
Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi in southwest Edmonton may have the most intimidating name for non-Blackfoot speakers - but it speaks of the importance of the bison, once plentiful across the Prairies.
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